Style Stories
“Fashion fades, style is eternal.”
Yves Saint Laurent
Style Stories
News, articles and helpful insights for style & confidence.
Why Proportion and Scale Matter More than Your Dress Size
Knowing how to buy clothes to flatter your proportion and scale is fundamental to “getting it right” style-wise. Mistakenly, many women think their dress size alone defines whether they are large, medium, or small but it’s’ not. Let me tell you why proportion and...
How to Choose the Best Pattern or Print for You
One of my clients said to me before her Style Consultation that she "can't" wear patterns. Interestingly when I did a personal shop for her, I selected a few items with patterns on them - and guess which ones she loves the most? Yup, the patterned ones. Of course,...
Can you be Stylish and Comfortable at the Same Time?
I have the pleasure of contributing style advice and tips to various sites and publications. There is one in particular that always makes me smile. It has a huge following and I would say it is practically 50/50 of those who are interested in how they appear and...
3 Levels of Casual
Have you ever received communication that gives you a dress code but are flummoxed by what it actually means? Different people may have different expectations or understandings of dress codes. Did you know there are 3 levels of Casual? It’s as much about assessing...
Even a Personal Stylist can Lack Body Confidence
People say “you should be so confident because of what you do for a living”. but read more to learn how even a Personal Stylist can lack body confidence.
Am I Really the Female Gok Wan?
I’ve always been flattered when for years people have referred to me as “the Female Gok” – and by that, they are referencing the styling aspect of both of our careers. Read on to discover why the other similarities between us really hit home
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7 Wardrobe Essentials Women REALLY Need
Is it just me, or do you find these lists of things women MUST have in their wardrobe to be somewhat confusing? My whole mantra is about helping you find clothes that not only suit your physical characteristics but also who you are as a person. So to be told you need...
It’s OK Not to Know What Suits You
I had an online chat with a new client today, and she told me it had taken her nearly a year to book the consultation with me because she was embarrassed that she had no clue when it came to choosing clothes that flattered, and I just wanted to put my arms around her...
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